Warlock Abilities in WoW Forever

Every ability a Warlock trainer teaches in WoW Forever, compared with Classic Era: 1 new, 26 changed and 3 gone, while 16 work exactly as before. Abilities that come from talents are in the talent calculator.

New
1
0 were talents in Classic
Changed
26
Cost, cooldown, ranks or tooltip
Gone
3
No longer taught by the trainer
Unchanged
16
Rank for rank the same

New Warlock abilities

Trainer abilities the Forever client has and Classic Era doesn’t, or that were talents in Classic.

AbilityLearnedTooltip in Forever
Portal of SummoningLevel 60

Begins a ritual that creates a summoning portal. The summoning portal can be used by 2 party or raid members to summon a targeted party or raid member. The ritual portal requires the caster and 2 additional party or raid members to complete. In order to participate, all players must be out of combat and right-click the portal and not move until the ritual is complete.

Changed Warlock abilities

The same ability in both clients with a different cost, cooldown, cast time, duration, rank list or tooltip. Where only the tooltip numbers changed, both texts are shown.

AbilityLearnedWhat changedClassic Era and Forever
Demon SkinLevel 12 ranks, levels 1–10
  • Tooltip wording changed (2 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 10 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 120 and restores 5 Health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 10 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 120 and increases health regeneration by 5 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Every rank that changed (2)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 1 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 40 and restores 3 Health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 1 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 40 and increases health regeneration by 3 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

ImmolateLevel 18 ranks, levels 1–60
  • Growth per level: changed on 8 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (8 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 8 · level 60 Burns the enemy for 279 Fire damage and then an additional 510 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 8 · level 60 Burns the enemy for 158 Fire damage and then an additional 275 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Every rank that changed (8)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 1 Burns the enemy for 8 Fire damage and then an additional 20 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 1 Burns the enemy for 8 Fire damage and then an additional 15 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 10 Burns the enemy for 19 Fire damage and then an additional 40 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 10 Burns the enemy for 17 Fire damage and then an additional 30 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 20 Burns the enemy for 45 Fire damage and then an additional 90 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 20 Burns the enemy for 32 Fire damage and then an additional 60 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 30 Burns the enemy for 90 Fire damage and then an additional 165 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 30 Burns the enemy for 56 Fire damage and then an additional 95 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 40 Burns the enemy for 134 Fire damage and then an additional 255 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 40 Burns the enemy for 72 Fire damage and then an additional 125 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 50 Burns the enemy for 192 Fire damage and then an additional 365 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 50 Burns the enemy for 106 Fire damage and then an additional 190 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 7 · level 60 Burns the enemy for 258 Fire damage and then an additional 485 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 7 · level 60 Burns the enemy for 146 Fire damage and then an additional 260 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Shadow BoltLevel 110 ranks, levels 1–60
  • Growth per level: changed on 9 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (10 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 10 · level 60 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 482 to 538 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 10 · level 60 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 253 to 283 Shadow damage.

Every rank that changed (10)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 1 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 12 to 16 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 1 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 11 to 15 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 6 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 23 to 29 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 6 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 22 to 28 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 12 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 48 to 56 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 12 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 38 to 44 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 20 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 86 to 98 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 20 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 52 to 60 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 28 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 142 to 162 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 28 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 73 to 83 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 36 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 204 to 230 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 36 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 95 to 107 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 7 · level 44 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 281 to 315 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 7 · level 44 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 133 to 149 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 8 · level 52 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 360 to 402 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 8 · level 52 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 180 to 202 Shadow damage.

Classic Era · Rank 9 · level 60 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 455 to 507 Shadow damage.

Forever · Rank 9 · level 60 Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 237 to 265 Shadow damage.

CorruptionLevel 47 ranks, levels 4–60
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 7 · level 60 Corrupts the target, causing 822 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Forever · Rank 7 · level 60 Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 14 Corrupts the target, causing 90 Shadow damage over 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 14 Corrupts the target, causing 65 Shadow damage over 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 24 Corrupts the target, causing 222 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 24 Corrupts the target, causing 132 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 34 Corrupts the target, causing 324 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 34 Corrupts the target, causing 168 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 44 Corrupts the target, causing 486 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 44 Corrupts the target, causing 240 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 54 Corrupts the target, causing 666 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 54 Corrupts the target, causing 342 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Curse of WeaknessLevel 46 ranks, levels 4–52
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 52 Damage caused by the target is reduced by 31 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 52 Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 4 Damage caused by the target is reduced by 3 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 4 Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 4 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 12 Damage caused by the target is reduced by 6 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 12 Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 7 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 22 Damage caused by the target is reduced by 10 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 22 Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 12 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 32 Damage caused by the target is reduced by 15 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 32 Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 18 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 42 Damage caused by the target is reduced by 22 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 42 Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 26 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Life TapLevel 66 ranks, levels 6–56
  • Tooltip values changed (the text can’t be rendered from the client) (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 56 Converts 420 health into 420 mana

Forever · Rank 6 · level 56 The client tables can’t render this tooltip.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 6 Converts 20 health into 20 mana.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 6 The client tables can’t render this tooltip.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 16 Converts 65 health into 65 mana

Forever · Rank 2 · level 16 The client tables can’t render this tooltip.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 26 Converts 130 health into 130 mana

Forever · Rank 3 · level 26 The client tables can’t render this tooltip.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 36 Converts 210 health into 210 mana

Forever · Rank 4 · level 36 The client tables can’t render this tooltip.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 46 Converts 300 health into 300 mana

Forever · Rank 5 · level 46 The client tables can’t render this tooltip.

Bane of AgonyLevel 86 ranks, levels 8–58
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Curse of Agony
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 58 Curses the target with agony, causing 1044 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 58 Afflicts the target with agony, causing 552 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 8 Curses the target with agony, causing 84 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 8 Afflicts the target with agony, causing 72 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 18 Curses the target with agony, causing 180 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 18 Afflicts the target with agony, causing 120 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 28 Curses the target with agony, causing 324 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 28 Afflicts the target with agony, causing 168 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 38 Curses the target with agony, causing 504 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 38 Afflicts the target with agony, causing 252 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 48 Curses the target with agony, causing 780 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 48 Afflicts the target with agony, causing 396 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Create HealthstoneLevel 105 ranks, levels 10–58
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Create Healthstone (Minor), Create Healthstone (Lesser), Create Healthstone (Greater), and Create Healthstone (Major)
  • Tooltip numbers changed (5 ranks)

Classic Era · Level 58 Creates a Major Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 1200 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 58 Creates a Major Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 1440 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Every rank that changed (5)

Classic Era · Level 10 Creates a Minor Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 100 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 10 Creates a Minor Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 120 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Classic Era · Level 22 Creates a Lesser Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 250 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 22 Creates a Lesser Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 300 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Classic Era · Level 34 Creates a Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 500 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 34 Creates a Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 600 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Classic Era · Level 46 Creates a Greater Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 800 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 46 Creates a Greater Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 960 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Drain SoulLevel 104 ranks, levels 10–52
  • Tooltip numbers changed (4 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 52 Drains the soul of the target, causing 455 Shadow damage over 15 sec. If the target dies while being drained, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 52 Drains the soul of the target, causing 420 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Non-trivial targets damaged by Drain Soul have a chance to grant you a Soul Shard. Non-trivial targets killed by Drain Soul will always grant you a Soul shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Every rank that changed (4)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 10 Drains the soul of the target, causing 55 Shadow damage over 15 sec. If the target dies while being drained, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 10 Drains the soul of the target, causing 85 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Non-trivial targets damaged by Drain Soul have a chance to grant you a Soul Shard. Non-trivial targets killed by Drain Soul will always grant you a Soul shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 24 Drains the soul of the target, causing 155 Shadow damage over 15 sec. If the target dies while being drained, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 24 Drains the soul of the target, causing 170 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Non-trivial targets damaged by Drain Soul have a chance to grant you a Soul Shard. Non-trivial targets killed by Drain Soul will always grant you a Soul shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 38 Drains the soul of the target, causing 295 Shadow damage over 15 sec. If the target dies while being drained, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 38 Drains the soul of the target, causing 270 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Non-trivial targets damaged by Drain Soul have a chance to grant you a Soul Shard. Non-trivial targets killed by Drain Soul will always grant you a Soul shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Health FunnelLevel 127 ranks, levels 12–60
  • Tooltip wording changed (7 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 7 · level 60 Gives 153 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 7 · level 60 Gives 153 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Every rank that changed (7)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 12 Gives 12 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 12 Gives 12 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 20 Gives 24 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 20 Gives 24 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 28 Gives 43 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 28 Gives 43 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 36 Gives 64 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 36 Gives 64 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 44 Gives 89 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 44 Gives 89 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 52 Gives 119 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 52 Gives 119 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.

Curse of RecklessnessLevel 144 ranks, levels 14–56
  • Tooltip numbers changed (4 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 56 Curses the target with recklessness, increasing melee attack power by 90 but reducing armor by 640 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 56 Curses the target with recklessness, reducing the target's armor by 505 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Every rank that changed (4)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 14 Curses the target with recklessness, increasing melee attack power by 20 but reducing armor by 140 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 14 Curses the target with recklessness, reducing the target's armor by 175 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 28 Curses the target with recklessness, increasing melee attack power by 45 but reducing armor by 290 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 28 Curses the target with recklessness, reducing the target's armor by 285 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 42 Curses the target with recklessness, increasing melee attack power by 65 but reducing armor by 465 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 42 Curses the target with recklessness, reducing the target's armor by 395 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Drain LifeLevel 146 ranks, levels 14–54
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 54 Transfers 71 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 54 Transfers 51 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 14 Transfers 10 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 14 Transfers 10 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 22 Transfers 17 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 22 Transfers 14 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 30 Transfers 29 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 30 Transfers 22 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 38 Transfers 41 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 38 Transfers 28 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 46 Transfers 55 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 46 Transfers 39 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

Create SoulstoneLevel 185 ranks, levels 18–60
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Create Soulstone (Minor), Create Soulstone (Lesser), Create Soulstone (Greater), and Create Soulstone (Major)

Same tooltip

Searing PainLevel 186 ranks, levels 18–58
  • Growth per level: changed on 6 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 58 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 204 to 240 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 58 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 105 to 123 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 18 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 34 to 42 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 18 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 21 to 25 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 26 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 59 to 71 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 26 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 30 to 36 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 34 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 86 to 104 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 34 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 40 to 48 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 42 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 122 to 146 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 42 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 56 to 68 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 50 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 158 to 188 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 50 Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 78 to 92 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Curse of the ElementsLevel 204 ranks, levels 20–50
  • 4 new ranks at levels 20, 30, 40, and 50
  • 3 Classic ranks gone: levels 32, 46, and 60

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 60 Curses the target for 5 min, reducing Fire and Frost resistances by 75 and increasing Fire and Frost damage taken by 10%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 50 Curses the target for 5 min, reducing Magic resistances by 75 and increases Magic damage taken by 10%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Demon ArmorLevel 205 ranks, levels 20–60
  • Tooltip wording changed (5 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 60 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 570, Shadow resistance by 15 and restores 15 health every 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 60 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 570, Shadow resistance by 15 and increases health regeneration by 15 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Every rank that changed (5)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 20 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 210, Shadow resistance by 3 and restores 7 health every 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 20 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 210, Shadow resistance by 3 and increases health regeneration by 7 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 30 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 300, Shadow resistance by 6 and restores 9 health every 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 30 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 300, Shadow resistance by 6 and increases health regeneration by 9 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 40 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 390, Shadow resistance by 9 and restores 11 health every 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 40 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 390, Shadow resistance by 9 and increases health regeneration by 11 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 50 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 480, Shadow resistance by 12 and restores 13 health every 5 sec. for 30 min.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 50 Protects the caster, increasing armor by 480, Shadow resistance by 12 and increases health regeneration by 13 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.

Rain of FireLevel 204 ranks, levels 20–58
  • Growth per level: changed on 3 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (4 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 58 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 904 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 58 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 880 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Every rank that changed (4)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 20 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 168 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 20 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 160 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 34 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 384 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 34 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 364 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 46 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 620 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 46 Calls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 596 Fire damage over 8 sec.

Curse of TonguesLevel 262 ranks, levels 26–50
  • Tooltip wording changed (2 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 50 Forces the target to speak in Demonic, slowing the casting time of all spells by 60%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. Lasts 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 50 Forces the target to speak in Demonic, increasing the casting time of all spells by 60%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. Lasts 30 sec.

Every rank that changed (2)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 26 Forces the target to speak in Demonic, slowing the casting time of all spells by 50%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. Lasts 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 26 Forces the target to speak in Demonic, increasing the casting time of all spells by 50%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. Lasts 30 sec.

Detect InvisibilityLevel 263 ranks, levels 26–50
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Detect Lesser Invisibility and Detect Greater Invisibility

Same tooltip

Create FirestoneLevel 284 ranks, levels 28–56
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Create Firestone (Lesser), Create Firestone (Greater), and Create Firestone (Major)
  • Tooltip numbers changed (4 ranks)

Classic Era · Level 56 Creates a Major Firestone which can be equipped in the off hand. When equipped, enchants the main hand weapon with fire, granting each attack a chance to deal 80 to 120 additional Fire damage. In addition, equipping the Major Firestone increases the damage done by fire spells by 21. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 56 Creates a Major Firestone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Fire, increasing your spell critical strike chance by 2% and the damage done by your Fire spells by up to 21.

Every rank that changed (4)

Classic Era · Level 28 Creates a Lesser Firestone which can be equipped in the off hand. When equipped, enchants the main hand weapon with fire, granting each attack a chance to deal 25 to 35 additional Fire damage. In addition, equipping the Lesser Firestone increases the damage done by fire spells by 10. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 28 Creates a Lesser Firestone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Fire, increasing your spell critical strike chance by 1% and the damage done by your Fire spells by up to 10. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Classic Era · Level 36 Creates a Firestone which can be equipped in the off hand. When equipped, enchants the main hand weapon with fire, granting each attack a chance to deal 40 to 60 additional Fire damage. In addition, equipping the Firestone increases the damage done by fire spells by 14. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 36 Creates a Firestone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Fire, increasing your spell critical strike chance by 1% and the damage done by your Fire spells by up to 14. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Classic Era · Level 46 Creates a Greater Firestone which can be equipped in the off hand. When equipped, enchants the main hand weapon with fire, granting each attack a chance to deal 60 to 90 additional Fire damage. In addition, equipping the Greater Firestone increases the damage done by fire spells by 17. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 46 Creates a Greater Firestone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Fire, increasing your spell critical strike chance by 2% and the damage done by your Fire spells by up to 17.

HellfireLevel 303 ranks, levels 30–54
  • Tooltip numbers changed (3 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 54 Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 208 Fire damage to himself and 208 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 54 Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 206 Fire damage to himself and 206 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Every rank that changed (3)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 30 Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 83 Fire damage to himself and 83 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 30 Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 82 Fire damage to himself and 82 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 42 Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 139 Fire damage to himself and 139 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 42 Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 137 Fire damage to himself and 137 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Create SpellstoneLevel 363 ranks, levels 36–60
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Create Spellstone (Greater) and Create Spellstone (Major)
  • Tooltip numbers changed (3 ranks)

Classic Era · Level 60 Creates a Major Spellstone for the caster. When equipped and used, the Major Spellstone removes all magic effects from the caster and will absorb 900 magic damage for 1 min. In addition, equipping the Major Spellstone improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 60 Creates a Major Spellstone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Shadow, increasing your spell haste by 2% and the damage done by your Shadow spells by up to 21. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Every rank that changed (3)

Classic Era · Level 36 Creates a Spellstone for the caster. When equipped and used, the Spellstone removes all magic effects from the caster and will absorb 400 magic damage for 1 min. In addition, equipping the Spellstone improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 36 Creates a Spellstone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Shadow, increasing your spell haste by 1% and the damage done by your Shadow spells by up to 14. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Classic Era · Level 48 Creates a Greater Spellstone for the caster. When equipped and used, the Greater Spellstone removes all magic effects from the caster and will absorb 650 magic damage for 1 min. In addition, equipping the Greater Spellstone improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 48 Creates a Greater Spellstone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Shadow, increasing your spell haste by 2% and the damage done by your Shadow spells by up to 17. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

Death CoilLevel 423 ranks, levels 42–58
  • Cost: changed on 3 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (3 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 58 Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 470 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 58 Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 454 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Every rank that changed (3)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 42 Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 287 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 42 Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 272 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 50 Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 375 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 50 Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 359 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Soul FireLevel 482 ranks, levels 48–56
  • Growth per level: changed on 2 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (2 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 56 Burn the enemy's soul, causing 703 to 881 Fire damage.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 56 Burn the enemy's soul, causing 383 to 479 Fire damage.

Every rank that changed (2)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 48 Burn the enemy's soul, causing 623 to 783 Fire damage.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 48 Burn the enemy's soul, causing 334 to 420 Fire damage.

InfernoLevel 50
  • Growth per level: none → +1 per level

Same tooltip

Bane of DoomLevel 60
  • Renamed; Classic Era: Curse of Doom
  • Tooltip numbers changed

Classic Era · Level 60 Curses the target with impending doom, causing 3200 Shadow damage after 1 min. If the target dies from this damage, there is a chance that a Doomguard will be summoned. Cannot be cast on players.

Forever · Level 60 Afflicts the target with impending doom, causing 1742 Shadow damage after 1 min. If the target dies from this damage, there is a chance that a Doomguard will be summoned. Cannot be cast on players. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Gone from the Warlock trainer

Classic Era trainer abilities the Forever client no longer teaches.

AbilityLearnedTooltip in Classic Era
Summon FelsteedNow under MountsLevel 40

Summons a Felsteed, which serves as a mount for the caster. Speed is increased by 60%.

Curse of ShadowNot in the beta clientLevel 442 ranks, levels 44–56

Rank 1 · level 44 Curses the target for 5 min, reducing Shadow and Arcane resistances by 60 and increasing Shadow and Arcane damage taken by 8%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Rank 2 · level 56 Curses the target for 5 min, reducing Shadow and Arcane resistances by 75 and increasing Shadow and Arcane damage taken by 10%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Summon DreadsteedNow under MountsLevel 60

Summons a Dreadsteed, which serves as a mount for the caster. Speed is increased by 100%.

Unchanged Warlock abilities

These 16 abilities are the same as in Classic Era, rank for rank: Summon Imp, Fear, Summon Voidwalker, Unending Breath, Ritual of Summoning, Summon Incubus, Summon Succubus, Eye of Kilrogg, Drain Mana, Sense Demons, Banish, Subjugate Demon, Summon Felhunter, Shadow Ward, Howl of Terror, and Ritual of Doom

The beta client also carries these Season of Discovery spells on the Warlock skill lines, unchanged from the Classic Era client, so they are not counted as new: Metamorphosis : Demonic Howl and Metamorphosis : Demon Charge.

Abilities that come from talents, and every talent rank, are in the WoW Forever Warlock Talent Calculator.

Not final

  • Everything here is beta data and can change before launch.
  • A spell missing from the beta client may be cut or may simply not be exported yet.
  • Tooltips show each rank at the level it is learned with no bonus power; your own numbers grow with your gear and talents.

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